Katia E. Taba, M.D.
Dr. Katia Taba is a board-certified ophthalmologist in both Brazil and the United States and a retina specialist at Retina Group of Florida. Known for her warm, approachable manner and clinical expertise, she provides accurate diagnoses and advanced treatments for retinal conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, vein occlusions, floaters, and flashes. She also offers second opinions and takes the time to ensure each patient feels understood and well cared for.
She earned her medical degree from Santa Casa de São Paulo in 1989 and completed her first ophthalmology residency in 1994. She then pursued advanced vitreoretinal training in the U.S., completing fellowships at USC in Los Angeles, the Vitreoretinal Foundation in Memphis, and a second ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, where she was recognized for her academic excellence.
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- French
- Japanese
Dr. Taba spent five years as head of the retina department at LSU Shreveport, where she trained ophthalmology residents in both medical and surgical retina care. During her tenure, she also led efforts to acquire and implement new technology, enhancing the program’s clinical and teaching capabilities.
Committed to innovation and personalized care, Dr. Taba was the first retina specialist on Florida’s southwest coast to adopt wide-angle imaging for improved diagnostic precision. She continues to use the latest technology and prioritizes patient comfort with gentle, virtually pain-free treatments. She proudly serves patients in the Naples area.
Dr. Taba is fluent in English and Portuguese and speaks Spanish, French, and Japanese. Above all, she values each patient’s trust and time—delivering expert retina care in a welcoming, efficient environment.
